Te Anau Downs is the departure point for the Milford Track and the half way point on the Milford Sound - Te Anau highway.

Te Anau Downs has the closest accommodation for both the Milford Track at the end and the beginning of the Routeburn Track at The Divide.

The closest towns to Te Anau Downs are Te Anau and Milford Sound.

Te Anau Downs is served by a range of coach operators from Te Anau, Queenstown and Milford Sound.